Walking the Mountains of Ronda and Grazalema
Grazalema and La Sierra de las Nieves Natural Parks, Genal and Guadiaro valleys
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The dramatically situated town of Ronda can make a great base for a walking holiday in the mountains of Andalucía, as can any one of the picturesque 'pueblos blancos' (white villages) that nestle among the surrounding hills. This guidebook presents 32 mainly circular walks in the Ronda region, covering the town and its environs, the Natural Parks of La Sierra de Grazalema and La Sierra de las Nieves (both UNESCO biosphere reserves), and the Genal and Guadiaro Valleys. Ranging from 3.5 to 16.5km (2–10 miles), many walks are graded easy or moderate and nearly all can be done from mid-September through to mid-June, thanks to the area's comparatively mild winters.
Clear route description is illustrated with mapping, and the route summary table and 'at a glance' information boxes make it easy to choose the right walk. In addition to practical information on transport and bases, the introduction offers an overview of Andalucían plants and wildlife, geology and history, and the routes themselves include notes on points of interest, from trees to chapels and from summits to local traditions. Useful contacts, accommodation listings and a short Spanish-English glossary can be found in the appendices.
While Ronda itself is famed for its striking gorge and Moorish architecture, the surrounding countryside boasts magnificent scenery at every turn. With dramatic limestone peaks, fertile river valleys and ancient groves of almonds and olives, the natural beauty of Ronda and Grazalema won't fail to impress.
A guidebook to 32 walks near Ronda and Grazalema in Spain’s Andalucia province. Exploring the striking scenery of the region’s mountains and valleys, the routes are graded by difficulty, with options to suit most ambitions and abilities.
Walks range from 4 to 16km (2–10 miles) and can be enjoyed in 1–5 hours. They are divided between three parts, covering Ronda and the Sierra de las Nieves, the Genal and Guadiaro Valleys, and Sierra de Grazalema.
- Clear route description illustrated with 1:50,000 mapping
- GPX files available for download
- Information on refreshments and access
- Advice on walking bases , including Ronda, Grazalema and neighbouring ‘white villages’ (pueblos blancos)
- History, geology, plants and wildlife and local points of interest
Weight:
250 g
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Product Type:
Books
Language:
English
EAN:
9781852848927
Pages:
224
hoehe_mm:
172
breite_mm:
115
Year of publication:
2018
Continent: Europe
Country: Spain
State / Province: Andalusia
Region: Sierra de las Nieves, Sierra de Grazalema
Places / Mountains / Lakes: Ronda, Grazalema, Cortes de la Frontera, El Burgo, Torrecilla, Parauta, Benaoján, Cueva de la Pileta, Cartajima, El Gastor
Categories: Hiking Guides